Article Processing Fees (APF)
The USA Journals
The USA Journals operates an Open Access publishing model, meaning all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription fees. To cover publishing and administrative costs, authors (or their institutions) are required to pay an Article Processing Fee (APF) upon manuscript acceptance.
APF Structure:
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The Article Processing Fee (APF) is $450 USD per article.
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Payment is required only after manuscript acceptance following successful completion of the peer review process.
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There are no submission charges and no review charges.
Fee Payment:
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Upon acceptance, authors will be notified with clear instructions on how to proceed with the APF payment.
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Accepted articles will only be published after receipt and confirmation of APF payment.
APF Covers:
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Editorial and peer review management
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Online hosting, indexing, and archiving
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DOI registration via Crossref
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Formatting, typesetting, and production services
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Promotion and global dissemination of published articles
Waivers and Discounts:
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Waivers or discounts may be available on a case-by-case basis, primarily for authors from developing countries or special circumstances.
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Authors should contact the editorial office directly for waiver requests prior to manuscript submission or immediately upon acceptance notification.
Payment Methods:
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Payments can typically be made via bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, or other online payment gateways as specified by the editorial office.